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Jessica Chan in a still from Fresh Off Markham.

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Review | Fresh Off Markham, second-rate comedy about Chinese immigrant experience

Despite interesting cultural observations in the first third, this comedy thriller is let down by poor writing and very stilted performances.

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The Philippines

Philippine crackdown on Pogos sparks fears of underground scams and espionage

27 Nov 2024 - 4:47PMvideocam

Malaysia

Mahathir hits out at Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping centres

19 Nov 2024 - 3:56PM

US-China relations

China no longer US’ top source of foreign students for first time in 15 years

Shift in rankings comes as US officials signal a preference for Indians in certain fields because of national security concerns.

18 Nov 2024 - 11:30PM

The number of Chinese studying in the US has steadily declined since the 2019-20 academic year. Photo: AP

TV shows and streaming video

Asian stereotypes in Hollywood get the chop in Interior Chinatown

Jimmy O. Yang plays an actor whose world is turned upside down in Interior Chinatown on Disney+. Ronny Chieng and Chloe Bennet co-star.

17 Nov 2024 - 7:15PMvideocam

Chinese culture

Being Chinese | English took me out of a Chinese factory, but not China out of me

I learned English as a bored young factory worker and began writing in it to avoid censorship. But my decision has come with pros and cons.

16 Nov 2024 - 10:23AM

Lessons from China's history

Reflections | How my DNA test showed I’m less Chinese than I thought

Wee Kek Koon had always known he was ‘not quite Chinese’ in terms of genetics and ancestry but his recent DNA test results still floored him.

16 Nov 2024 - 11:29AM

DNA testing kits can reveal unexpected insights into a person’s ancestry and genealogy. Photo: Shutterstock

Education in Hong Kong

University in Hong Kong hires 100 overseas, mainland academics in 2-year drive

One new recruit at University of Science and Technology points to Hong Kong’s fairer gender opportunities and more generous government funding for research.

15 Nov 2024 - 4:37PM

Pakistan

China demands joint security of its citizens in Pakistan after Karachi attack

The plan to deploy Chinese security personnel faces resistance from Pakistani authorities.

13 Nov 2024 - 12:55AMvideocam

Blockchain

FTX sues Binance and former CEO ‘CZ’ for US$1.8 billion

The lawsuit relates to Binance’s sale of its stake in FTX, the rival exchange founded by the now-imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried.

12 Nov 2024 - 11:00AM

Zhao Changpeng, founder and former CEO of Binance. Photo: Reuters

Britain

UK universities face funding ‘crunch’ as foreign students go elsewhere

International students seek other overseas destinations as visa restrictions put them off studying in the UK.

11 Nov 2024 - 3:51PM

At UK universities, foreign students pay far more in fees than British students. Photo: Shutterstock

Art

Video art shows Chinese migrants’ struggle in 1800s New Zealand

Displayed at Tai Twun in Hong Kong, Lisa Reihana’s DigiRadiance: Gold_Lead_Wood_Coal shows Chinese miners in New Zealand in 360 degrees.

10 Nov 2024 - 11:44AM

European Union

Croatia arrests 4 over attack on foreign workers

Labourers from Nepal, India, the Philippines and elsewhere have filled tens of thousands of jobs in construction and tourism.

9 Nov 2024 - 9:26PM

US-China relations

Anxious wait for Chinese students in US to learn Trump’s plans for immigration

Visitors in America look to Trump I presidency for clues to how H-1B visa category and other programmes might be restricted.

9 Nov 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

Some Chinese students in the US say they are not hopeful any supportive changes to immigration policy under Trump. Photo: AP

US presidential election 2024

Chinese student accused of voting illegally in US ‘stood mute’ in court

Gao Haoxiang, 19, did not plead guilty or not guilty to charges that could see him sentenced to up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

9 Nov 2024 - 7:10AMvideocam

The outside of the campus voting hub is seen at the University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor in October. Photo: TNS

Blockchain

‘The King is back’: Binance billionaire CZ plots life after prison

The founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange talks about his four-month incarceration, future plans, and more.

8 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM

Science

How Chinese-born US scientists are reacting to Trump’s White House comeback

As they watch to see how administration unfolds, some fear revival of China Initiative that affected academics of Chinese descent.

7 Nov 2024 - 8:49PMvideocam

US presidential election 2024

Chinese public’s eyes on US election as Americans in country face nervous wait

Election-related topics have attracted tens of millions of views on domestic social media amid the anticipated tight contest.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:18AMvideocam

The US embassy in Beijing has invited members of the public to watch the results come in on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Pakistan

2 Chinese nationals shot in Pakistan’s Karachi

The attack has prompted Beijing to demand enhanced security for its citizens amid ongoing militant attacks.

6 Nov 2024 - 10:29AM

Chinese culture

Being Chinese | We’re Chinese and we fight to pay for dinner

Economic and societal shifts have forced me to reconsider the fight-to-pay ritual at multi-generation family gatherings.

2 Nov 2024 - 11:07AM

Malaysia

Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education

In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.

3 Nov 2024 - 7:56AM

US-China relations

US Congress battles, Trump slams Chinese carmakers: 7 US-China relations reads

From China’s role in congressional races to a surge of activism, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in October 2024.

1 Nov 2024 - 11:00PM

In recent years, the US Congress has taken an increasingly active role in shaping the country’s China policy. Photo: Shutterstock

US presidential election 2024

What will a Trump or Harris win mean for China? SCMP editors give their view

From trade to tech to Taiwan, our China and US editors weigh in on the key issues.

2 Nov 2024 - 12:16AMvideocam

The Philippines

‘Scratch the surface’: Manila probes land-owning Chinese with fake citizenship

These Chinese nationals reportedly own huge plots of land in Luzon after acquiring fake Philippine citizenship, local reports say.

31 Oct 2024 - 8:46PMvideocam

US presidential election 2024

Chinese-Americans politically activated by Florida’s ‘alien land laws’

New laws prohibiting foreign-born Americans from buying property drive Chinese-Americans away from Trump and towards the Democrats.

27 Oct 2024 - 5:29PM

A woman holds a sign during a rally in opposition to a 2023 Texas Senate bill that would outlaw real estate property ownership by people from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia. Photo: TNS

Malaysia

Uproar in Malaysia after China flags waved at cultural event

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urged people to avoid making racially-charged comments over the incident.

26 Oct 2024 - 3:45PM

The flying of China’s national flags at an event has kicked up a controversy in Malaysia. Photo: Reuters

Artificial intelligence

The scientist on a mission to nurture AI talent in Hong Kong

Ma Yi explains why Hong Kong is an ideal place to attract global talent and how he is using the new role at the University of Hong Kong to promote academic exchange.

26 Oct 2024 - 11:34AM

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man over theft of HK$4,300 on board flight from Malaysia

Passenger from mainland China detained after two other travellers said cash taken from their luggage mid-flight.

26 Oct 2024 - 1:40AM

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Chinese overseas

Latest news, features and opinion on ethnic Chinese people overseas, including students studying abroad, the Chinese diaspora and the experiences of immigrants in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain and regions such as Southeast Asia.

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9 September, 2024